Husqvarna 122C
#2 in GasFull review
A low cost curved shaft trimmer for small, tidy yards.
Amazon $179.99$179.99
The Husqvarna 122C is the better string trimmer overall, rated 3.9 to 3.3. The Husqvarna 122C leads on value and swath. The Husqvarna 122C costs $40 less ($179.99 vs $219.99).
STIHL FS 38
#13 in GasFull review
A small, light gas trimmer for tidying the edges of a typical suburban lot. Buyers with thick weeds or long fence lines should look at a straight shaft model.
STIHL $219.99$219.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Husqvarna 122C for value ($10.59 per inch of swath ($179.99, 17 in swath) vs $14.67 per inch of swath ($219.99, 15 in swath)) and swath (17 in swath vs 15 in swath).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas string trimmer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Husqvarna 122C | STIHL FS 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 94 $10.59 per inch of swath ($179.99, 17 in swath) | 63 $14.67 per inch of swath ($219.99, 15 in swath) |
| Line 20% | 60 .095 in line | 50 line size not published (neutral score used) |
| Swath 15% | 75 17 in swath | 25 15 in swath |
| Weight 15% | 88 9.7 lb (dry) | 95 9.3 lb (dry) |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Husqvarna 122C | STIHL FS 38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting swath | 17 in | 15 in |
| Largest line | .095 in | - |
| Line feed | Bump feed | Bump feed |
| Shaft | Curved | Curved |
| Converts to edger | No | No |
| Takes attachments | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 21.7 cc, 2-stroke | 27.2 cc, 2-stroke |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 9.7 lb (dry) | 9.3 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |